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By limiting the customization, it reduces the complexity of supply chains and thus reduces cost.

• mirkules 6y ago
  So where are the savings? Certainly not passed down to the customer. Plus, Apple is not known for hardware cost-savings as being a primary factor in their key decisions.
  • milkytron 6y ago
    > So where are the savings? Apple is a business and prices its products based on demand. If people are willing to pay a high price, you bet they're going to charge a high price. The savings from not having many hardware variations on a single model are simply accumulated into their bank account. And they might not cut costs when it comes to the hardware itself, but they are known for having a limited number of options and customizations when it comes to hardware.